O-OVW-2021-40007: OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program Solicitation
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office on Violence Against Women notices from 2021.
Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $300,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 9 awards worth $3.4 million in total. Applications closed on March 18, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 15, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$3.4 million
- Expected awards9
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVW-2022-171036 | February 28, 2022 | Closed April 21, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 18, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are limited to: States; units of local government; tribal governments or tribal organizations; population specific organizations with demonstrated experience in assisting individuals over 50 years of age; victim service providers with demonstrated experience in addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and state, tribal, or territorial domestic violence or sexual assault coalitions. For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life awards averaged $449,687; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 12421. The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program) (CFDA # 16.528) supports a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation committed against victims who are 50 years of age or older (hereinafter "older victims"). For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see: OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs webpage Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs: 2018 Biennial Report
Who has won Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life (16.528) awarded $11.2 million across 25 grant awards, an average of $449,687 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice Wisconsin | Wisconsin | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Contra Costa, County of | California | 1 | $800,000 |
| Retreat Inc. | New York | 1 | $800,000 |
| Arizona Department of Economic Security | Arizona | 1 | $800,000 |
| Livesafe Resources, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $750,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVW-2021-40007 still open?
No. It closed on March 18, 2021.
Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program Solicitation?
Office on Violence Against Women accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program Solicitation?
Closed March 18, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $3.4 million in total across about 9 awards.
Who has won Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Justice Wisconsin, Contra Costa, County of, Retreat Inc. The program made 25 awards worth $11.2 million in that time.
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